Zucchini Pizza Casserole

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Got a bumper crop of zucchini? Try this crowd-pleasing casserole-meets-pizza dish, which can easily be made gluten-free. A layer of tender shredded zucchini is topped with all the classics: sauce, cheese, pepperoni and sliced bell pepper. Experiment with your own favorite toppings, but make sure you don't overload the crust or it will be too wet.

Zucchini Pizza Casserole
Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 casserole

Ingredients

  • 4 cups shredded zucchini (2 medium)

  • 4 large eggs, lightly beaten

  • ¼ cup finely chopped onion

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes

  • ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

  • ½ cup thinly sliced green bell pepper

  • 1 ounce pepperoni slices (1/4 cup)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place zucchini in the center of a clean kitchen towel and wring out the excess moisture. Transfer to a bowl and combine with eggs, onion, Parmesan and flour. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Bake until set and beginning to brown around the edges, about 30 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. When the zucchini crust is done, spread the sauce evenly over the top. Top with mozzarella, bell pepper and pepperoni. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the sauce is heated through, about 15 minutes. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

190 Calories
10g Fat
11g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 4-by-4 1/2-inch piece
Calories 190
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Vitamin A 1085IU 22%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Folate 56mcg 14%
Sodium 414mg 18%
Calcium 205mg 16%
Iron 2mg 12%
Magnesium 35mg 8%
Potassium 550mg 12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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